WAG Alex Curran sprints to escape parking fine

You'd think super-WAG Alex Curran's idea of exercise would normally be a strenuous shopping spree.

But the wife of England superstar Steven Gerrard had to run like the wind to avoid a parking ticket in Liverpool this week.

The blonde beauty, 28, had been out for lunch with two friends in her regular haunt the Neighbourhood cafe, leaving her Aston Martin DBS on double yellow lines to be eyed up by a predatory ticket inspector.

Curran sprinted like her life depended on it to get back to the £130,000 car, sporting a Team GB Olympics training top and leggings.

Surely her superstar husband would have had no trouble paying the £60 fine?

Ever the charmer, the mother-of-two gave the ticket inspector a big, cheery smile, asking: 'Am I too late?' He let her off.

It's no wonder Curran had little trouble running to her car - she took up running as a way to lose the 8lbs she gained last year.

She said at the time: 'When I started training, I could barely jog a mile – now I can run for three or four miles.

'I’m full of energy afterwards and my arms are toned and my bottom is a lot firmer. It was very wobbly before.'

Parking rules in Liverpool mean if wardens spot an illegally parked car they have to give owners five minutes to return to their vehicles before they can issue a ticket - and Curran arrived just in time.

After parking the car around a corner, Curran returned to continue her lunch.

A regular at the trendy cafe in south Liverpool, Curran's car parking attracts tickets 'like confetti', according to one source.

Liverpool City Council today denied that blonde hair, beautiful looks and a winning smile was anything to do with avoiding a parking fine.

A spokesman said: 'If she moved the vehicle in time that is fine. Our priority is not to give people tickets but to make sure illegally parked cars are moved as soon as possible to keep the streets clear and keep traffic moving.'

Gerrard's wife, Alex Curran can't stop looking at a hunky young man wearing skimpy swimming trunks!

AS a footballer's wife, she knows a thing or two about dubious fashion trends.

But even Alex Curran couldn't help but resist doing a double take on this occasion.

Miss Curran, who is married to Liverpool footballer Steven Gerrard, looked a little perplexed after being confronted with a fellow holiday-maker wearing the skimpiest pair of swimming trunks.

Her husband remained in Liverpool to prepare for Liverpool's match against Turkish side Trabzonspor last night.

It was during an outing to the beach that Curran spotted the hunky young man, whose attire left little to the imagination.

Such swimwear, which have also been labelled 'budgie smugglers' have enjoyed a resurgence in popularity after Daniel Craig wore a similar pair in James Bond film casino Royale, in 2006.

Curran's trip to Spain is the latest of numerous holidays already this year. They appeared happy and relaxed together during their holiday last month, despite recent internet rumours their marriage was under strain.

The WAG has been doing her bit in a bid to keep in shape too, having gone on a special diet and exercise regime over the past few months.

She said recently: 'I was trying to go to the gym as much as possible before the break to get in shape for the beach but I still feel a bit wobbly, which I’m devastated about.

'Although as soon as we arrived, we relaxed and started pigging out! We’ve had a few barbecues and we’ve been out for a few meals.'